Mitchell, Australian Capital Territory

Mitchell
CanberraAustralian Capital Territory
Mitchell viewed from the north
Mitchell is located in Australian Capital Territory
Mitchell
Mitchell
Coordinates35°13′09″S 149°08′06″E / 35.2192874°S 149.134957°E / -35.2192874; 149.134957
Population7 (SAL 2021)[1]
Postcode(s)2911
Elevation593 m (1,946 ft)
Area7.4 km2 (2.9 sq mi)
Location
DistrictGungahlin
Territory electorate(s)Yerrabi
Federal division(s)Fenner
Suburbs around Mitchell:
Franklin Franklin Harrison
Kaleen Mitchell Kenny
Kaleen Lyneham

Mitchell (postcode: 2911) is a light-industrial estate of Canberra, Australia in the district of Gungahlin. Mitchell was named in honour of Major Sir Thomas Livingstone Mitchell, an explorer of inland New South Wales and Surveyor-General of New South Wales. The streets in Mitchell are named after Australian industrialists.[2]

In the 2016 census, Mitchell had no recorded population.[3]

It is commonly believed by Canberra residents that the suburb of Mitchell contains Exhibition Park in Canberra (EPIC) and also Thoroughbred Park (Canberra Racecourse). In fact, these facilities are located in the neighbouring suburb of Lyneham.

Mitchell is one of the two areas in Canberra where brothels may legally operate, along with Fyshwick. Mitchell also has other adult entertainment industry shops and one strip club.

  1. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Mitchell (ACT) (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. Edit this at Wikidata
  2. ^ "Suburb Name search results". ACT Environment and Sustainable Development. Retrieved 10 February 2014.
  3. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Mitchell (State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 27 June 2017. Edit this at Wikidata